Downfall

The data for Downfall shows a system pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured results place this configuration in the 768th position out of 3716 tested combos, indicating strong performance within the benchmark database. The Core Ultra 7 265 sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 reaches the 82nd percentile among GPUs, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in this particular title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra setting for all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin. This is the most demanding configuration available in the benchmark data, and the fact that it stays above 60 FPS at 4K indicates the hardware has headroom for this 2016 horror title.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 100 FPS, comfortably above the playable threshold. The 1440p resolution with Ultra settings offers a substantial performance cushion, allowing for smoother gameplay without needing to compromise on visual quality. The 1920x1080 resolution with Ultra settings reaches 140 FPS on average, more than double the 60 FPS minimum for playability.

The measured frames per second show a clear pattern across resolutions. At 4K, the drop from Ultra to High settings increases performance by 37 FPS, from 62 to 99. Moving to Medium at 4K yields 121 FPS, and Low settings produce 148 FPS. The scaling suggests that Downfall's graphical demands at 4K are significant enough that even this modern GPU configuration sees a meaningful performance spread across presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 768th out of 3716 tested combos in Downfall. This places the system in the top 20.7 percent of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a game released in 2016. The percentile rankings of the individual components reinforce this position, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 82nd percentile.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 4464P with an average score of 64823 and a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning the Ultra 7 265 scores essentially identically. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F shows a delta of 0.3 percent with a score of 64438, while the AMD EPYC 7343 and EPYC 9124 show deltas of 0.7 and -0.7 percent respectively. These close margins indicate that the Ultra 7 265's processing power is comparable to several server-class EPYC processors in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals present an interesting picture. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 shows a delta of 0.1 percent with an average score of 40318, and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8 percent behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2 percent ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2 percent behind. These workstation-oriented GPUs cluster closely around the RTX 5070's average benchmark score, suggesting that the consumer Blackwell GPU delivers compute performance in line with professional graphics hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show 334 FPS on Low settings, 273 FPS on Medium, 224 FPS on High, and 140 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records minimum and maximum values of 232 and 314 FPS respectively, providing the only frame time variance data in the entire set. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 194 FPS, demonstrating that Downfall's preset scaling has a substantial impact even at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 238 FPS on Low, 195 FPS on Medium, 160 FPS on High, and 100 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows minimum and maximum values of 166 and 224 FPS. The performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with Low dropping by 96 FPS, Medium by 78 FPS, High by 64 FPS, and Ultra by 40 FPS. The diminishing absolute drops at higher presets suggest that Ultra settings become relatively more efficient at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 148 FPS on Low, 121 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 62 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows minimum and maximum values of 103 and 139 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows similar absolute reductions: Low drops by 90 FPS, Medium by 74 FPS, High by 61 FPS, and Ultra by 38 FPS. This consistent pattern across resolutions indicates that the RTX 5070's rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Downfall at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 62 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 2 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 334 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3 percent lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P's 64823 and 0.3 percent higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F's 64438.

Q: What is the only preset that records minimum and maximum FPS values?

A: The Medium preset at each resolution includes min and max values. At 1080p these are 232 and 314, at 1440p they are 166 and 224, and at 4K they are 103 and 139.

Q: How much performance is lost from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops from 238 on Low to 100 on Ultra, a reduction of 138 FPS or 58 percent of the Low setting's performance.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 768th out of 3716 total combos, placing it in the top 20.7 percent of all tested system configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the Core Ultra 7 265 and the RTX 5070. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly enough that processor speed becomes a limiting factor. The 334 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, while the 140 FPS at Ultra indicates the GPU is still managing the increased graphical load effectively.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The RTX 5070's 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus width provide sufficient throughput for the additional pixels, but the frame rates remain high enough that the CPU still matters. The 100 FPS at Ultra settings shows that neither component is severely bottlenecked at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. The 62 FPS at Ultra settings suggests the RTX 5070 is approaching its limits with 4K rendering, while the CPU has ample headroom. The fact that even Low settings at 4K only reach 148 FPS, compared to 334 FPS at 1080p, indicates the GPU's pixel throughput is the constraining factor at this resolution. The Core Ultra 7 265's 20 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Downfall's processing demands at any resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Downfall at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that every setting combination achieves at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 100 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 140 FPS.

The 4K performance is the closest to the threshold, with only 2 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS minimum. This means players who want a safety margin for demanding scenes might prefer High settings at 4K, which produces 99 FPS. The 1440p and 1080p resolutions offer substantial performance cushions, making Ultra settings a safe choice without concerns about frame rate drops.

The data indicates this is a capable configuration for Downfall, a horror game from 2016 that appears to scale well with modern hardware. The system's 768th rank out of 3716 combos, combined with the 93rd percentile CPU and 82nd percentile GPU, suggests this pairing is well-matched for this title's requirements.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide options for users considering alternative processors. The AMD EPYC 4464P scores 64823, essentially matching the Core Ultra 7 265's 64640 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the closest match at 64438 with a 0.3 percent delta. The AMD EPYC 7343 and EPYC 9124 show deltas of 0.7 percent and -0.7 percent respectively, indicating all four alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Downfall.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all workstation-oriented cards. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 shows a 0.1 percent delta with a score of 40318, making it the closest match. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8 percent behind, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2 percent ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2 percent behind. These cards would likely produce similar frame rates in Downfall, though their workstation drivers and power characteristics differ from the consumer-focused RTX 5070.

The clustering of these rivals around the RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40377 suggests that the GPU's performance tier is well-defined. Users with any of these alternative cards could expect comparable results in Downfall, with the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth providing a modern feature set that older workstation cards may lack.